Midway (CVB 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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f,)iii.-l. Iiis|i -rtiii : parly at work. I In- li -| i ' rliii ! OHictT. uilli flu ' lili lit in li.iiiil. ■ ainiiu ' s tlie fire liose as the Division Ufliit with a slifihl smirk on his face hopes to pass. I 1 ith typical thoroughness, zone inspection continues throughout the compartments. No space, however dark or distant, escapes the prying beam of the Inspecting Officers flasli- light. Ready for inspection, this hospital space is given a last minute review. The inspecting party will be well pleased when this com- partment is checked, judging from the expres- sions shown.

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S liile one burnishes the tlojis on a weather hatch, two others check a carbon-dioxide cvhnder. used for fire-fifihtin;;. for ])roper condition of readiness. Cleaning a big ship is a job that calls for the efforts and cooperation of all hands: a clean ship is a happy ship. Tlie llight deck crane is given a face lifting as men uasli clouji paint work exposed to the weather. ' (X onder how they got that G. I. can up tlicrei '

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23 February— GENOA, ITALY Note 1— The MIDWAY will enlerlaiii inn ..rpli children from Genoa at 1130 today. 100 duty faihe eded to help these rhildren enjo theni,elv while aboard. Divi ion Offirerr are reque-led to tui in the names of men interested to the Chaplain - offi prior to 0930. Duty fathers will mu-ter at the Quartt deck at 1100. iut and lJoli ll■■ I1IJ A iiiariiit- -land at attention as these stern Jtinior Admirals lold inspection. A formal beginning to an iiirorma Tliese little salts are no exception when it comes to downing that good Navv chow, ( .orned beef and cabbage, plus plenty of Gediink, was enough to fill aii% mati ' s aj)petite.